| Esher V Cornish Pirates Match Preview |
| Esher V Cornish Pirates
With Gareth Steenson unavailable because of family commitments, the versatile Moore will partner Canadian scrum-half Ed Fairhurst, who impressed many on his debut. Centre Nick Buckley and young lock Scott Hobson, both able replacements against Exeter, hold on to their places as Steve Winn and Chris Cracknell have not recovered from injuries sustained in the match. Bruce Cumming, who moved back into the back-row when Cracknell was injured, will keep the number six berth, and there is a recall on the wing for Rhodri McAtee in place of the injured Ali Koko. Esher are presently 13th in National One, their first season playing at this level after being crowned Champions of National Two last April. Their challenge is one that the Pirates will wisely not take lightly, the 'EEEs' a team that will probably climb the league table as the season progresses, and one that has already acquired five bonus points. Likely to be included in their line-up are locks Adam Harris, a Cornishman who has joined from Newbury, and James Inglis who played for the Pirates last term. Neil Hallett, a full-back who amassed 398 points for Esher last season, and is presently their top points scorer on 52. The visit will mark the Pirates first to Molesey Road now known as the Pillar Data Arena) since their first National Two away game in September, 2002, the Pirates winning on that occasion 31-26. Cornish Pirates Replacements
Head Coach - Jim McKay. Referee - Andy Mcpherson (RFU).
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